New Cast Announced for Sri Kishore’s Film ‘The Grand Tribute’

Director Sri Kishore has officially announced the supporting cast for his upcoming feature film 'The Grand Tribute.' The production, which is currently underway on location in Hong Kong, has added a diverse group of performers to round out its ensemble. The newly announced actors joining the project include Sham Kaki, QBobo, Virginia Lau, Ahstisham Ahmad, and Jayan Yvette C. Marquez.

These actors join a leading cast featuring renowned Hong Kong industry veterans Law Kar-ying and Paw Hee-ching. Law Kar-ying, who is an accomplished Cantonese opera performer in real life, stars in the central role, lending profound authenticity to the project. Opposite him is Paw Hee-ching, whose acclaimed acting career anchors the film's primary emotional relationship in the lived experiences of classical performance traditions.

The central storyline of 'The Grand Tribute' follows a Cantonese opera performer in his 70s. As he navigates the later stages of life, he resolves to stage one final show. This monumental effort serves as a poignant farewell gesture of love for his terminally ill wife, blending personal sacrifice with the grand traditions of Cantonese opera.

The production reunites several creative talents who previously collaborated with Sri Kishore on the film 'My Indian Boyfriend.' Actors Sham Kaki and QBobo return for this new project, bringing their established screen presence. QBobo is notably recognized as the first local Indian actor to carve out a lasting, successful career within the Hong Kong entertainment industry, while Sham Kaki continues a run of well-received performances.

Rounding out the ensemble are local Hong Kong-born talent Virginia Lau, alongside Ahstisham Ahmad and Jayan Yvette C. Marquez. This diverse casting reflects a multicultural approach to storytelling, mirroring the cosmopolitan nature of Hong Kong itself as the production utilizes locations across the city.

Behind the camera, the production team features several returning crew members alongside new additions. Cinematographer Kunj Gutka and music director Shravan Bharadwaj both return from their previous collaboration with the director. Bharadwaj is tasked with composing Indian-style music numbers for the score, creating a unique cross-cultural auditory experience that pairs Indian musical traditions with a Chinese opera drama narrative.

Additional crew members joining the production include Vamsi Raavi as editor and Eric Low leading the local production unit. The film is produced by Sri Kishore Film Productions Limited, with Sri Kishore and Dai Ming Tsui serving as producers, and Nasrul Ekram acting as line producer. As principal photography continues entirely on location in Hong Kong, 'The Grand Tribute' shapes up to be a deeply emotional and culturally rich cinematic endeavor.